South Korean shares slump 7% on renewed selling in chipmakers, c.bank hikes rates

South Korean shares experienced a significant decline on Thursday, driven by chipmaker stock sell-offs. The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years. This move aimed to stabilize the nation’s weakening currency against the US dollar. Major chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics saw substantial drops in their stock values. Despite recent volatility, the KOSPI index has shown strong performance year-to-date.

BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals more

South Korea’s central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. This move aims to stabilize the currency and counter rising inflationary pressures. The bank anticipates further tightening of monetary policy in the coming months. Economic growth is expected to significantly exceed previous forecasts this year. Analysts predict at least one more rate hike before the year concludes.

You can’t spell chai latte without AI. That will hurt India

The AI adoption craze is looming over what’s promising to be another lackluster earnings season for IT services exporters. Last week, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., the biggest among them, reported 0.4% growth in revenue over the previous three months after stripping out currency fluctuations, the slowest expansion in a year.

RR Kabel among 5 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend

On July 13, five Nifty 500 stocks that gained over 4% appeared on the ‘White Marubozu’ bullish scanner, according to StockEdge’s technical scan data. The bullish candlestick pattern reflects strong buying momentum throughout the trading session, signalling sustained positive sentiment and the potential for a continuation of the upward price trend.